Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Poltergeist II: The Other Side is a thriller and horror film directed by Brian Gibson, running about 91 minutes. “They're back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Freeling family move in with Diane's mother in an effort to escape the trauma and aftermath of Carol Anne's abduction by the Beast. But the Beast is not to be put off so easily and appears in a ghostly apparition as the Reverend Kane, a religeous zealot responsible for the deaths of his many followers. His goal is simple - he wants the angelic Carol Anne.
Who’s in it. Poltergeist II: The Other Side stars Craig T. Nelson as Steve Freeling, JoBeth Williams as Diane Freeling, Heather O'Rourke as Carol Anne Freeling and Oliver Robins as Robbie Freeling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Poltergeist II: The Other Side has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poltergeist II: The Other Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poltergeist II: The Other Side tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)?
- In US, Poltergeist II: The Other Side is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poltergeist II: The Other Side worth watching?
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poltergeist II: The Other Side?
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side stars Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins and Zelda Rubinstein.